Rural Life
Taoiseach called to defer water charge hike until new investment
Taoiseach Simon Harris has been called on to defer an increase in water charges, set to come into effect from...
Simon Harris
Agri Politics
Bluetongue: Gorman tells Taoiseach state must be 'on red alert'
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has told Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin that the state must...
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With the year end fast approaching, now is the time to be planning on what can be done to minimise...
Agri Politics
Drennan calls on Taoiseach to act on farmer income 'collapse'
The Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers’ Association (ICMSA) president Denis Drennan has called on Taoiseach Simon Harris and the government to...
CAP / Schemes
Gorman to meet Taoiseach and Tánaiste on farming priorities
Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman will meet with Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tánaiste Micheál Martin separately today (Tuesday,...
Dairy
Taoiseach gives 'whole of sector' derogation commitment - ICMSA
Taoiseach Simon Harris has given a “whole-of-sector” commitment to retaining the nitrates derogation, according to the Irish Creamery Milk Suppliers...
Agri Politics
Taoiseach has 'good grasp' of issues facing farmers - Gorman
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) president Francie Gorman has described a meeting with Taoiseach Simon Harris this afternoon (Friday, April...
Agri Politics
Watch: Taoiseach says he wants to see expansion in tillage sector
Taoiseach Simon Harris has said that he wants to see the tillage sector expanding, despite weather challenges this year. The...
Agri Politics
EPP agricultural conference gets underway in Carlow
The European People’s Party (EPP) conference gets underway this morning (Friday, April 19) and will focus on the future of...
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Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Opinion
Opinion: Enough of the platitudes Taoiseach, where’s the money?
Newly installed Taoiseach Simon Harris has already fired out a number of well-used and hackneyed platitudes in the direction of...
Agri Politics
Simon Harris elected as Taoiseach following Dáil vote
Simon Harris has been officially elected as the youngest serving Taoiseach today (Tuesday, April 9) following the Dáil vote. Harris...
Agri-Business
Harris: Farmers' work 'needs to be rewarded, respected and valued'
New Fine Gael leader and Taoiseach-in-waiting, Simon Harris has said he wants to engage in a new partnership on agriculture...
Rural Life
Minister Humphreys becomes deputy leader of Fine Gael
Minister Heather Humphreys has today (Friday, April 5), been appointed deputy leader of Fine Gael by the new leader of...
Rural Life
New Taoiseach should 'prioritise' rural housing guidelines - senator
Incoming Taoiseach, Simon Harris, should “prioritise” rural housing planning guidelines to enable sons and daughters of farmers to live on...
News
Coveney not making himself 'available to serve in cabinet'
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney has said that he will not be making himself “available to serve...
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Agri Politics
Taoiseach-elect Harris on rural Ireland: 'We have your back'
The new leader of Fine Gael and Taoiseach-in-waiting Simon Harris has used his first speech as party leader to mention...
Rural Life
€4.5 million support announced for regional universities
€4.5 million has been announced to support universities in regional locations of the country, with the bulk of the funding...
Environment
€70m for UK and Irish food sustainability research centres
Funding has been announced from the UK and Ireland to create research centres for collaboration on addressing food sustainability and...
Veterinary
No decision yet on new vet school - Minister Harris
The government has yet to make a decision on which third-level institution or institutions will host a new vet school,...